Board of Trustees

Laura A. Perry, Esq., President - J.D. Santa Clara University

Kent Child, Vice President - M.A. San José State University
Mike Davenport, Clerk - M.S. National University
Walt Glines
Thomas Breen, Esq. - J.D. Santa Clara University
Mark Dover - M.A. San José State University
Tony Ruiz - M.A., Fresno State University
Aaron Keller - Student Trustee

Administration
Steven M. Kinsella, D.B.A., C.P.A. - Superintendent/President
Joseph Keeler, M.S., C.P.A. - Vice President, Administrative Services
Kathleen Rose, Ph.D. - Vice President, Instruction
John Pruitt, M.Ed. - Vice President, Student Services
Sherrean Carr, M.A. - Dean, Career Technical Education
Fran Lozano, M.A. - Dean, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Ron Hannon, M.A. - Dean, Kinesiology and Athletics
Fran Lopez, M.A. - Associate Dean, Disability Resource Center
Anne Ratto, M.A. - Associate Dean, Extended Opportunities Programs and Services and CalWORKs
Rachel Perez, M.A. - Associate Dean, Community Development and Grants Management

Associated Student Body

Mitzi Vasquez - President
Joseph Hayes - Incoming President
Program
Processional “Pomp and Circumstance” composed by Sir Edward Elgar
Board of Trustees, Administrators, Faculty and Class of 2011

Pledge of Allegiance
Joseph Hayes, Incoming ASB President

National Anthem
Alx Bradley, Gavilan College Graduating Student

Introduction and Remarks

Dr. Steven M. Kinsella, Superintendent/President

Welcome
Mitzi Vasquez, Associated Student Body President

Presentation of Keynote Speaker

Dr. Steven M. Kinsella, Superintendent/President

Keynote/Alumni Speaker
Darren Thompson, San Benito County Sheriff

Presentation of Faculty Scholarships

Leah Halper and Jessica Gatewood - Instructors

Honor Society, Life Members

Jennifer Nari - Instructor and Rho Alpha Mu Advisor

Honorary Degree Presentation to Ms. Elvira Robinson

Laura A. Perry, Esq. - President, Board of Trustees
Program
Outstanding Scholar Award and Presentation of
Candidates
Dr. Kathleen Rose - Vice President, Instruction

Conferring of Degrees and Certificates

Dr. Steven M. Kinsella, Superintendent/President

Reading of Graduate Names

Leslie Tenney, Full-time Faculty of the Year
Darlene Del Carmen, Part-time Faculty of the Year

Closing Remarks
Dr. Steven M. Kinsella, Superintendent/President

The Associated Student Body is hosting a reception directly after

the ceremony in the Student Center. All are welcome!

Cosmetology Student Marshals:

Gloria Moreno, President
Gabrielle DeLa Torre - Vice President
Shalisa Collins - Treasurer
Candice Calleja - Class Representative

Special thanks to: Alexis Bollin and The Follet Bookstore Staff
 Keynote
and Alumni
Speaker
Sheriff Darren Thompson, San Benito County
Born in Santa Cruz, Darren Thompson attended community colleges in both
Santa Cruz County at Cabrillo College and in Santa Clara, as he later transferred
to Gavilan College to study Criminal Justice.
At the age of 23, Darren was hired by the Watsonville Police Department. For
23 years, Darren filled a number of positions, where ultimately in 2007, he
achieved the rank of Lieutenant. Darren served as Lieutenant for three years
where he oversaw the Operations Support Division within the Watsonville Police
Department.
During the Spring of 2010, Darren campaigned for the office of San Benito
County Sheriff, and was elected Sheriff in November 2010.
Sheriff Thompson has completed 2,400 hours of California Peace Officer
Standards and Training (POST) which has earned him his Management
Certification.
Sheriff Thompson is married and a father of 3 children – 2 of which are current
Gavilan College Students.
We are privileged to have Sheriff Thompson with us this evening.
 Honorary
Degree
Recipient
Elvira Zaragoza Robinson
Elvira Zaragoza Robinson served on the Gavilan College Board of Trustees from
1990 to 2010. She also served as chairperson of the College’s Latino Advisory
Committee from 1989 to 2010.
Recognized for her service and community involvement numerous times, she
was honored with Woman of the Year Awards from the 28th Assembly District
(2011), the San Benito County LULAC (2000) and the Santa Clara County
Human Relations Commission (1994).
Active at the national level, Elvira has served as a delegate to the Democratic
National Convention on many occasions. She served for 11 years as the first Latina
Deputy District Attorney in Santa Clara County.
Her community involvement has included serving as the Director for the Women’s
Legal Clinic in Gilroy, coordinator of the Bethany Youth Empowerment Center in
Gilroy and on the Board of Directors for El Teatro Campesino.
Elvira is a 1975 graduate of the Santa Clara University Law School. An attorney
for 35 years, she currently is in criminal private practice.
 Candidates Associate of Arts
* Nicole Agriesti, Business
* Jenny Ailes, Business
Bianca Alejandra Alcantar-Martinez, Administration of Justice
Heladia Elizabeth Almanza Toledo, Liberal Arts-University Studies
* Vincent Joseph Amelio, Theatre Television-Acting
Kimberly Andrade, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Greg S Ange, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Joshua Applegate, Digital Media-Digital Art & Imaging
Ana Arredondo, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Amparo N Arteaga Barajas, Business Accounting
Christopher Avalos, Administration of Justice
Raymond Aviles, Administration of Justice
Brooke Bainter, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Brianna M Balanesi, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Brenda Barajas, Communication Studies
Morgan Barrett, Communication Studies
Nicole Elizabeth Barrett, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Francisca Becerra, Administration of Justice
* Richard William Becker Jr., Communication Studies
* Richard William Becker Jr., Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Alx Gabrielle Bradley, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
* Christiana Bray, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Rhiannon Marie Brundage, Business-Accounting
Claire Suzanne Buckley-Villegas, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Cristian Builes, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Riley Burnham, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Lazaro Cabrera, Business-Accounting
Jacqueline Calderon, Communication Studies
Christian Camacho, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Derek James Campagna, Administration of Justice
* Ruby A Campos, Business-Medical Office
* Nicholas Carlson, Administration of Justice
Matthew Alan Casillas, Social Science
Sara Casillas, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science

 TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Graduate

 Associate of Arts
* Martha Castaneda, Business-General Office Skills
* Martha Castaneda, Business-Medical Office
* Jessica A Castello, Social Science
Kyle Cates, Administration of Justice
Roberto Ariel Celestino, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Kyle Chak, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Roselynn Renee Chan, Digital Medial-Art & Imaging
Ramiro Chapa Jr., Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Andrea Chavez, Liberal Arts-Cultural & Historical Social Science
Emilia Chavez, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Fernando Chavez, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Tamara Suzanne Chukes, Business
Danielle Nicole Clampett, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Delora Clemons, Art
Ronald Colmon Jr., Administration of Justice
Brianna L Colonna, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Ashley Lauren Colton, Communication Studies
* Sarah D Cornaggia, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Alma R Cortez, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Ryan Costa, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Teresa Norine Daniels, Liberal Arts-Cultural & Historical Social Science
Michael E Dariano, Liberal Arts-Cultural & Historical Social Science
Drew Davidson, Liberal Arts-Cultural & Historical Social Science
Noe De La Torre, Liberal Arts-Business
Victor Manuel De Reza, Business
Caitlin Devlin, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Jesus Diaz, Business
* Sarah Ashley Diekmann, Art
Christopher M Di Marco, Administration of Justice
Annette K Elsten, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
John Anthony Escobar, Business
Jorge Fernandez, Business
Marilyn Florek, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Danian G Flores, Liberal Arts-Natural Science
Monica Flores, Administration of Justice
Samantha C Flores, Liberal Arts-Cultural & Historical Social Science

*Honors (3.5 cumulative GPA at end of fall 2010)

 Associate of Arts
* Jenny Fong, Business-Accounting
Jennifer Anne Fowles, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Ayde Y Fregoso, Business
* Andrew Galindo, Liberal Arts-Cultural & Historical Social Science
Angelica R Galindo, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Steven M Gaona, Administration of Justice
Belinda Garcia, Child Development
Carlos Garcia, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Nichole J Garcia, Business-Medical Office
* Stephanie Garcia, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Teresa M Garcia, Liberal Arts-Natural Science
Virginia Garcia, Spanish
* Richard Paul Giacamazzi II, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Christina Gillett, Digital Media-Digital Art & Imaging
Rebecca Glashan, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
* Dustin Stephen Goerlitz, Social Science
Karina Gomez, Administration of Justice
Silvia Nataly Gomez, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Cynthia Gonzalez Taylor, Communication Studies
Jeannine Gonzalez, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
* Nicole Gonzalez, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Pablo Jesus Gonzalez, Business
Tricia Goularte, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Maikol Grundhoefer, Communication Studies
Virginia Guerrero, Administration of Justice
Ana Laura Guillen, Administration of Justice
Kimberly Gutierrez, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Taylor Hadnot, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Jennifer Hall, Child Development
Anastasia Hammelev-Paula, Digital Media-Digital Art & Imaging
Jacqueline C Hammer, Business
* Tearsa Joy Hammock, Communication Studies
Kevin Hatchett, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Luke Haviland, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Steven H Henthorne Jr., Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Corrina C Hernandez, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science

 TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Graduate

 Associate of Arts
Vanessa Renee Hernandez, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Jessica Dae Hewett, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Bryan H Hicks, Business-Accounting
Darlene L Hill, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Fabiola Hinostroza Martinez, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Heather Howard, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
* Courtney S Hoyland, Spanish
Neva Huber, Child Development
Jenifer Marie Huebner, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Katrina M Ibarra, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Katrina M Ibarra, Physical Education-Sports Management
Tanya Isbell, Administration of Justice
Alicia C Jacob, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Kayla Jenness, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Justin Jercha, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Daniella Mae Johnston, Business -Medical Office
Elliot M Kane, Music
Thoeun Ke, Media Arts-Journalism
* Tiffany Keeling, Child Development
Dustin T Kinsley, Art
* Sheena Marie Knight, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Rebekah Joyce Komar, Business
Mikael J Labuguen, Physical Education
Roxanne Leard, Spanish
Dustin George Leffew, Business
Oscar F Leon, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
* Melisa Dianne Leonardo, Business
Diego Lepe, Administration of Justice
Melissa Lepe, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Armando Lerma, Administration of Justice
* Theresa Lindseth, Child Development
* Lynn Lindsey, Business-Accounting
Estefany Llamas, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Pierce Lobban, Liberal Arts-Language Arts & Humanities
Chrissy Looney, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Cassandra Lopez, Liberal Arts-Natural Science

*Honors (3.5 cumulative GPA at end of fall 2010)

 Associate of Arts
Cirilo Lopez, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Debra A Lopez, Child Development
Laura S Lopez, Administration of Justice
Regina Lynne Lopez, Liberal Arts-Natural Science
Veronica Lopez, Business-Accounting
Graciela Lopezrivera, Business
Blanca A Lopez Vega, Spanish
Jacob K Lunn, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Mark Douglas Machado, Communication Studies
* Angela S Mannino, Liberal Arts-Language Arts/Humanities
Adrian Maravilla, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Lydia J Marizette, Communication Studies
Amy Marie Marquez, Business-General Office Skills
Justin Martin, Administration of Justice
Amber Martinez, Business
Gina Martinez, Administration of Justice
Jeanette Martinez, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Veronica Martinez, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Yeni M Martinez Perez, Business
Yeni M Martinez Perez, Business-General Office Skills
Gina Ruth Martinez Watson, Child Development
* Skye Taylor McCaw, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Karen McDonald, Business-Accounting
Liliana Medina, Liberal Arts-Natural Science
* Michelle Medina, Business
Gloria Lucila Mendez, Administration of Justice
* Emily Mendoza, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Tommy Mendoza, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Jedidiah Robert Metzger, Theater & Television-Technical Production
Melinda Rachelle Metzger, Business-Medical Office
Jessika Milla, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Henry Michael Millan IV, Physical Education-Sports Medicine
Simon Ali Mohamed, Business
Kristofer M Moore, Administration of Justice
Thomas Morcate, Liberal Arts-Natural Science

 TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Graduate

 Associate of Arts
* Rhea Nichole Quijance Munoz, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social
Science
Marco A Nava, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
* Ryan David Navaroli, Liberal Arts-Language Arts & Humanities
Mitsy Navarro, Child Development
* Joanne Neubauer, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Nhut Nguyen, Liberal Arts-Natural Science
Mia J Obeso, Spanish
Mia J Obeso, Communication Studies
Mia J Obeso, Social Science
Ashley O’Brien, Communication Studies
Antoinette Ochoa, Child Development
Antoinette Ochoa, Communication Studies
Sara Ochoa Pineda, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Alberto Ojeda Jr., Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Jared Olsen, Liberal Arts-Natural Science
Matthew D Ondriezek, Liberal Arts-Natural Science
Melinda N Ortiz, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Norma A Ortiz, Administration of Justice
Marisol C Pablo-Lopez, Administration of Justice
Oscar Parra, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Janie Pemberton, Administration of Justice
April Michelle Pereda, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Diana Perez, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Sofia Perez Parra, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Tiffani Petersen, Administration of Justice
Marissa Pigao, Communication Studies
Marissa Pigao, Child Development
Samantha Pipkin, Art
* Janet K Pocus, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Sarah E Pocus, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Ruben Prado, Business-General Office Skills
* Tyler Matthew Provost, Physical Education-Sports Medicine
Paul V Quintero, Social Science with Emphasis Community Studies
Sylvia J Quintero, Business
Maria Luz Ramos, Child Development

*Honors (3.5 cumulative GPA at end of fall 2010)

 Associate of Arts
Vincenzo Randazzo, Administration of Justice
Genaro A Redmond, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
* Rebekah Reische, Business-Accounting
Rolan Resendiz, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Maria Del Rocio Reynoso Perez, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational
Social Science
Guadalupe Rios, Business
Angel Riotutar, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Blanca Janette Rocha, Business-Medical Office
* Abraham Rodela, Communication Studies
Erica M. Rodriguez, Communication Studies
Ludivina Rodriguez, Liberal Arts-Elementary Education
Olga Rodriguez, Business-Medical Office
Vanessa Rodriguez, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Esmeralda Rojas, Administration of Justice
Ivan Rojas, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Mayra B Rojas, Business
Breana Renee Romero, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Briana Roorda, Liberal Arts-Cultural & Historical Social Science
Saul Ruelas, Administration of Justice
Jesse Ruezga, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Jessica M Rux, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Deena Sahi, Liberal Arts-Elementary Education
Nancy Salazar, Business
Amy Sanchez, Liberal Arts-Natural Science
Denise A Sanchez, Administration of Justice
Denise A Sanchez, Business-General Office Skills
Naxielli J Santiago, Business-General Office Skills
* Daisy Santillan, Administration of Justice
* Jacob B Serpa, Business
Katherine T Shores, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Kristine Slama, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Brittany Nicole Slaton, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Everett L Smith, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Katelyn Diane Marie Smith, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social
Science

 TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Graduate

 Associate of Arts
William C Smith, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Zachary Smith, Liberal Arts-Cultural & Historical Social Science
Andrew Michael Snow, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Manuel Joseph Solano Jr., Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social
Science
Stephanie Solorio, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Laura Louise Sordello, Liberal Arts-Cultural & Historical Social Science
Bobby Sousa, Liberal Arts-Natural Science
Luydmila Starkey, Liberal Arts-Administration of Justice
Whitney Steputat, Communication Studies
Douglas D Stewart, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Samantha E Strang, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Holly Renee Stratton, Liberal Arts-Cultural & Historical Social Science
Jessica Straub, Social Science
Jennifer Stroh, Liberal Arts-University Studies
* Caitlin M Sullivan, Liberal Arts-Administration of Justice
Jamil Malik Taylor, Communication Studies
Monique Nicole Teso, Liberal Arts-Multiple Subjects
Lizbeth Tovar, Social Science
Emily M Truesdell-Cook, Liberal Arts-Behavioral & Organizational Social Science
Kari C Trumpp, Child Development
Nycholes Rhys Kalai Okakona Ugalde, Liberal Arts-Natural Science
Tiana Vaca, Spanish
Tiana Vaca, Communication Studies
Tiana Vaca, Administration of Justice
Alyssa Van Horn, Liberal Arts-Elementary Education
Lucero Vazquez, Communication Studies
Justin Venneman, Liberal Arts-University Studies
Angela R Vidal, Business
Christina Wells, Liberal Arts-Natural Science
* Ashley Werner, Communication Studies
* Nathaniel Whitaker, Communication Studies
Dylan J Whitmer, Administration of Justice
Jeshe Wiggins, Communication Studies
Sterling Wilson, Business
Rafael Yuriar, Business

*Honors (3.5 cumulative GPA at end of fall 2010)

 Candidates Associate of Science
Jessica Albright, Health Science
Dee Alhadi, Health Science
* Maria Luisa Allred, Vocational Nursing
* Gardenia Angeles, Health Science
Eva Arizmendi, Biological Science
Brianna Marie Balanesi, Health Science
Alysha Bogie, Health Science
Tina M Brann, Health Science
Laura J Brigantino, Registered Nursing
Ryan J Bristol, CSIS-Computer Programming
Ana Leah D Campbell, Health Science
* Martha Castaneda, CSIS-Business Computer Applications
Jamie Chambers, Health Science
* Jennifer Michelle Clark, Registered Nursing
Melissa J Clayton, Health Science
Jessica Christine Coffin, Vocational Nursing
Melody Collings, Health Science
Melody Collings, Vocational Nursing
Lacey Marie Cornaggia, Health Science
Lacey Marie Cornaggia, Vocational Nursing
Daniel Cowell, Health Science
Nadine Davis, Health Science
Eliza Dean, Biological Science
Angelina De La Cruz, Health Science
Danielle De La Cruz, Health Science
Khristin Delgado, Vocational Nursing
* David DiDenti, CSIS-Business Computer Applications
* Nora E Dominguez, Registered Nursing
Pablo A Dominguez, Business-Economics
* Stephanie Doting, Health Science
Lori Annette Edwards, Registered Nursing
Christopher Eje, Health Science
Eva Escalera, Health Science
Austin Rey Esquivel, Health Science
 Associate of Science
Miranda Eyster, Vocational Nursing
Jaclyn R Florek, Health Science
Leilani C Gaboni-Inouye, Vocational Nursing
Vanessa Garnica, Registered Nursing
Mary Colleen Gibson, Vocational Nursing
* Sara Griffis, Health Science
Krystle Akemi Guitron, Registered Nursing
Brittney Marie Hayes, Vocational Nursing
Andrea Herald, Health Science
Ramona Elizabeth Hernandez, Health Science
* Deidra Anne Heyne, Registered Nursing
Luisa C Higuera, Health Science
* Kelsey C Jeffries, Vocational Nursing
Aracely K Jimenez, Health Science
Peggy T Jones, Registered Nursing
Vicki L Laughlin, Vocational Nursing
Brandon John Lazzaro-Brown, Health Science
* Andrew Hua Le, Biological Science
Rosalie Lauren Lombard, CSIS-Business Computer Applications
Lisa Loo, Vocational Nursing
Veronica Lopez, CSIS-Business Computer Application
Maria Lujan, Vocational Nursing
Maria Lujan, Health Science
Mitch J MacVicar, Health Science
* Donna Douglas Martin, Registered Nursing
Jennifer L Maxwell, Registered Nursing
Liliana Medina, Health Science
* Michael Medina, CSIS-Scientific Programming
* Terrence C Meighen, Health Science
Kimberly Ann Montague, Health Science
Kimberly Ann Montague, Vocational Nursing
Rebekah D Morris, Registered Nursing
Ismael A Nava, Vocational Nursing
* Jennifer Nicholson, Vocational Nursing
Ethan Ogle, Health Science
Brianna Lynn Olsen, Health Science

*Honors (3.5 cumulative GPA at end of fall 2010)

 Associate of Science

Alicia M Orta, Health Science

Vanessa Marie Ortiz, Health Science
Jacqueline Nicole Ourricariet, Health Science
* Sarah Ann Pacheco, Health Science
Cindy Y Padilla, Health Science
Oscar Parra, Health Science
* Kristen M Pate, Vocational Nursing
Venessa Andrea Perez, Health Science
Trieu Thanh Thi Pham, Registered Nursing
* Rebecca Pierce, Vocational Nursing
Lawrence Phillip Paul Reichert, Health Science
* Abraham Rodela, Health Science
* Anne Saiz, Health Science
Elizabeth A Sanchez, Registered Nursing
* Sanford Hayden Skolnik, Registered Nursing
Alicia D Solis, Health Science
Samuel Solorio Jr., Health Science
* Michelle R Sowers, Registered Nursing
Ben Sparling, CSIS-Computer Networking
* Grace Cristina DeJesus Torres, CSIS-Programming for the Internet
Adrian Vazquez, Health Science
Leticia N Villarreal, Registered Nursing
Kearette Vito Cruz, Health Science
Amanda D Webb, Health Science
Robert Yasui, CSIS-Business Computer Applications
Veronika Zavala, Health Science

 TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Graduate

 Candidates Certificate of Achievement
Melanie Abercrombie, Cosmetology
Sean G Aguilar, Administration of Justice
* Maria Luisa Allred, Vocational Nursing
* Mary Elizabeth Alvarez, Business-Medical Office
Kimberly Andrade, General Education-CSU
* Alica A Andrade-Cuevas, Business-Accounting
Amparo N Arteaga Barajas, Business
Alejandro Avila, Administration of Justice
Gladis Trejo Avila, Child Development-Family Child Care
Kimberly Axie, Communication Studies
Haley Larynn Bass, Communication Studies
Francisca Becerra, Administration of Justice
Francisca Becerra, Business-Medical Office
* Richard William Becker Jr., Interpersonal Communication
Heather-Nicole Brenner, Cosmetology
Rosalinda Bribiescas, Child Development-Early Childhood Education
Laura J Brigantino, Registered Nursing
Rhiannon Marie Brundage, Business
John M Butz, Administration of Justice
Candice Marie Calleja, Cosmetology
Rosa Isabel Campos, Cosmetology
Julie Marie Cannon, Cosmetology
Sheena Marie Capen, Cosmetology
* Jessica A Castello, Communication Studies
Ariane Castillo, Business-Medical Office
Kyle Cates, Communication Studies
Raquel Chavira, Cosmetology
Tamara Suzanne Chukes, Social Science with Emphasis in Community Studies
* Jennifer Michelle Clark, Registered Nursing
Jessica Christine Coffin, Vocational Nursing
Melody Collings, Vocational Nursing
Shalisa Collins, Cosmetology
Jhovani Contreras, Administration of Justice

*Honors (3.5 cumulative GPA at end of fall 2010)

 Certificate of Achievement
Kyle Ashley Copeland, Cosmetology
Lacey Marie Cornaggia, Vocational Nursing
Georgina Cortes Quintanar, Cosmetology
Daniel Cowell, General Education-IGETC
Alison Cunningham, Communication Studies
Yrbyn Davis, Aviation Maintenance Technology
Gabrielle DeLaTorre, Cosmetology
Khristin Delgado, Vocational Nursing
Rachelle Delgado, Business-Medical Office
Maria DelVillar, Business-General Office Skills
* Janessa Danielle De Maria, Cosmetology
Christopher M Di Marco, Administration of Justice
* Nora E Dominguez, Registered Nursing
Tanya Dubrul, Communication Studies
Lori Annette Edwards, Registered Nursing
Edward Mathew Escalante III, Administration of Justice
Leonard J.T. Espinoza, Child Development-Family Child Care
Miranda Eyster, Vocational Nursing
Kristie K Fellows, Cosmetology
Angelina R Fernandez, Cosmetology
Lathonya Fisher, Business-Medical Office
Lathonya Fisher, Business-General Office Skills
Liliana Fonseca, Communication Studies
Richard Fraser, CSIS-Computer Programming
* Sara M Frias, Child Development-Family Child Care
Leilani C Gaboni-Inouye, Vocational Nursing
* Kevin Galdamez, Aviation Maintenance Technology
Vanessa Garnica, Registered Nursing
* Irene Miranda Gil, Digital Media-Digital Art & Imaging
Christina Gillett, Digital Media-Digital Art & Imaging
Veronica A Gonzalez, Business-Medical Office
Lacey Jean Gorman, Cosmetology
Perla Granados, Administration of Justice
Mary R Green, Spanish
Pamela Guerra, CGD-Technical Desktop Publishing & Graphics
Pamela Guerra, CGD-Environmental Design
 Certificate of Achievement
Krystle Akemi Guitron, Registered Nursing
Jacquelina Gutierrez, Cosmetology
Vanessa Kathleen Gutierrez, Administration of Justice
Jaime Gutierrez-Varela, Cosmetology
Amy Hanna, Cosmetology
* Elsie Jean Hartman, Aviation Maintenance Technology-Powerplant
Linda Marie Hartman-Solheim, Digital Media-Digital Audio/Video
Brittney Marie Hayes, Vocational Nursing
Chris Heger, Aviation Maintenance Technology
Amanda Hernandez, Cosmetology
* Deidra Anne Heyne, Registered Nursing
Allison Hodgin, Cosmetology
Neicsa Page Jackson, Administration of Justice
* Kelsey C Jeffries, Vocational Nursing
Peggy T Jones, Registered Nursing
Christopher Keener, Digital Media-Digital Audio/Video
Donna M Kinsley, Business-Accounting
Amy S Kitchens, CGD-Computer Graphics for Environmental Design
Kelly Kloster, General Education-IGETC
Katherine R Kneebone, CSIS-Computer Networking
Lindsay Lafaille, Media Arts-Broadcast Television
Vicki L Laughlin, Vocational Nursing
* Yingzhi Li, Aviation Maintenance Technology
Lisa Loo, Vocational Nursing
Francisco Lopez, Communication Studies
Iban J Lopez, Administration of Justice
Seth Love, Media Arts-Broadcast Television
Maria Lujan, Vocational Nursing
Jewelea Luna, Cosmetology
Mark Douglas Machado, Communication Studies
Amy Marie Marquez, Communication Studies
Tasha Marquez, Communication Studies
* Tiffany Marsala, CSIS-Business Computer Applications
* Donna Douglas Martin, Registered Nursing
Jennifer L Maxwell, Registered Nursing
Shannon Aileen McDonald, Cosmetology-Esthetician

*Honors (3.5 cumulative GPA at end of fall 2010)

 Certificate of Achievement
* Kathryn S McVay, Digital Media-Digital Art & Imaging
Liliana Medina, Communication Studies
Gerver A Melgar-Monroy, Aviation Maintenance Technology
Melinda Rachelle Metzger, Biotechnology
Truly Amanda Midkiff, Cosmetology
Kimberly Ann Montague, Vocational Nursing
Martha Morales, Child Development- Early Interventionist
Gloria Linda Moreno, Cosmetology
Gregory R Morris, Biotechnology
Rebekah D Morris, Registered Nursing
Ismael A Nava, Vocational Nursing
* Jennifer Nicholson, Vocational Nursing
Mia Obeso, Spanish
Ashley O’Brien, Interpersonal Communication
Daisy Ortiz, Business
* Nutan N Oza, Cosmetology
Yvette Ozuna, Cosmetology
Marisol C Pablo-Lopez, Administration of Justice
Cindy Y Padilla, Communication Studies
Drewann Elizabeth Parker, Cosmetology
* Kristen M Pate, Vocational Nursing
Trieu Thanh Thi Pham, Registered Nursing
* Rebecca Pierce, Vocational Nursing
Maria P. Resendiz, Child Development-Early Childhood Education
Maria Del Rocio Reynoso Perez, Communication Studies
Rosario Rodriguez, Aviation Maintenance Technology
Kristen Rosa, Cosmetology
* Judith L Rowley, Communication Studies
Denise A Sanchez, Communication Studies
Elizabeth A Sanchez, Registered Nursing
Iris Juliana Sandoval, Business
* Daisy Santillan, Communication Studies
Kelvin Francis Calleel Shamy, Communication Studies
* Sanford Hayden Skolnik, Registered Nursing
* Elena Soto, Child Development-Early Childhood Education
* Michelle R Sowers, Registered Nursing
 Certificate of Achievement
Justin Sweeney, Administration of Justice
* Nathan M Tenorio, Administration of Justice
Karissa Thompson, Cosmetology
* Grace Cristina DeJesus Torres, CSIS-Programming for the Internet
* Andrew I Troia, Aviation Maintenance Technology-Powerplant
Whitley Lynn Trujillo, Cosmetology
Leticia N Villarreal, Registered Nursing
Nicandro Adalberto Virgen, Cosmetology
* Richard Weigel, CSIS-Computer Networking
David Young, Business-General Office

Award of Achievement Career Prep

Christopher J. Garza Ana L Rodriguez Joseph P Vo

Certificate of Proficiency
* Deisy Fabela, ESL-Advanced Level
Linda Marie Hartman-Solheim, Digital Media-Digital Print Production Specialist
Linda Marie Hartman-Solheim, Digital Media-Digital Imaging/Graphics
Production Specialist
Branden T Johnson, CSIS-Computer Hardware
* Mary Y Keith, CSIS-Computerized Accounting
Katherine R Kneebone, CSIS-Computer Hardware
Lydia J. Marizette, Classical & Contemporary World Philosophies & Religions
Michael Petracich, CSIS-Computer Hardware
Martha L Portillo, CSIS-Computer Hardware
* Daniel J Rangel, CSIS- Computer Hardware
John Bryan Troncoso, CSIS-Computer Hardware
* Richard Weigel, CSIS-Computer Networking
* Cheryl Woodward, Digital Media-Web Page Production Specialist

*Honors (3.5 cumulative GPA at end of fall 2010)

 Rho Alpha Mu Honor Society - RAM
Honor society membership has a long history in America, beginning when tutors
and advanced teaching assistants joined forces to share scholarship discussion,
and recognition of merit through an organization designated as Phi Beta Kappa,
which was founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary.
In 1926 the California Community College Honor Society was formed under the
title Alpha Gamma Sigma (ΑΓΣ). It is affiliated with the National Junior College
Honor Society and The Phi Beta Kappa Organization of four year institutions.
Rho Alpha Mu, the local chapter of Alpha Gamma Sigma, was formed in 1976.
The Greek letters stand for RAM, the Gavilan College mascot. Eligibility for
membership requires at least a 3.0 grade point average. In addition, members
are required to complete ten hours of community service each semester, and
participate in fundraising and other club activities.
To be eligible for life membership in Alpha Gamma Sigma, students must
maintain a 3.25 grade point average in at least 60 units of college work and have
been a member in good standing for at least two continuous semesters.
2010-2011 Rho Alpha Mu of Gavilan College is proud to present Lifetime
Membership in Alpha Gamma Sigma to the following students.

GRADUATING: TRANSFERRING:
Eva Arizmendi Jesus DeHaro
Jessica Castello
Jamie Chambers
David DiDenti
Sara Frias
Courtney Hoyland
Terrence Meighen
 Gavilan College Full-Time Faculty
Debra Amaro John Lawton-Haehl, Ph.D.
Maria Amirkhanian, Ph.D. Russell Lee
Neal Andrade Lynn Lockhart
Blanca Arteaga Enrique Luna, Ed.D.
Shuk Chun Au-Yeung Maria Machado
Kaye Bedell Jane Maringer-Cantu
Robert Beede Albert Marques
Denise Besson-Silvia Celia Marquez
Cheryl Brown Mary McKenna
Marlene Bumgarner, Ed.D. Tamara Merrill
Lorraine Burgman Rey Morales
Kathleen Campbell Jennifer Nari
Nicole Cisneros Carlton Oler, Ph.D.
Dale Clark, Ph.D. Jesus Olivas, Ph.D.
Gary Cribb Robert Overson
Erin Crook David Perez
Elena Dachkova Gilbert Ramirez
Nikki Dequin Grant Richards
Susan Dodd Rosa Rivera-Sharboneau, Ed.D.
Marla Dresch Victor Robinson
Alice Dufresne-Reyes, MS PHN Arturo Rosette, Ed.D.
Jane Edberg Christina Salvin
Dave Ellis Scott Sandler
Travis Flippen Mary Ann Sanidad
Lisa Franklin Karen Sato
Mari Garcia Kimberly Smith
Shelly Giacalone Steven Smith
Leah Halper Johanna Stewart
Rose Mary Hernandez Linda Stubblefield
Elizabeth Hodge, Ph.D. Leslie Tenney
Jessica Hooper Marc Turetsky, Ph.D.
Hope Jukl Susan Turner
Debra Klein, Ph.D. Dennie Van Tassel
Kevin Kramer Ellen Venable
Robin Kreider, Ph.D. Kenneth Wagman
John Lango Karen Warren
Beatriz Lawn Jason Wolowitz
Sabrina Lawrence Dana Young
 Academic Regalia
The academic regalia worn by students and faculty are part of a tradition
that goes back to the first organized bodies of learning in the 12th Century.
Commemorating the completion of formal education in the United States, the
caps, gowns and hoods have been common apparel for the commencement
ceremony since 1885. The more elaborate the gown and hood, the higher the
degree. The silk lining of the hood bears the color or colors of the institution
from which the bearer graduated.
The hood colors associated with different subjects are as follows:
Apricot - Nursing
Brown - Fine Arts, Architecture
Citron - Social Work
Copper - Economics
Crimson - Journalism
Dark Blue - Philosophy
Drab - Commerce, Accountancy, Business
Golden Yellow - Science
Lemon Yellow - Library
Light Blue - Education
Maize - Agriculture
Orange - Engineering
Pink - Music
Purple - Law
Russet - Forestry
Sage Green - Physical Education
Scarlet - Theology
Silver Gray - Speech
White - Arts, Letters, Humanities
Mortarboards are the approved headgear.
The black tassels are worn on the left side of the caps.
Gold cording is worn by those graduating with honors.
Silver cording is worn by those receiving the Outstanding Scholar, Outstanding
Vocational/Technical Student and Outstanding Transfer Student Awards.